British Irish Lions Prepare Biggest Test Series Win Melbourne

Andy Farrell, head coach of the British & Irish Lions, has emphasized the significance of the upcoming second Test against Australia, calling it "the biggest game of our lives." Following a narrow 24-19 win over the First Nations & Pasifika XV, Farrell highlighted the need for improvement and fresh energy in the squad, with several injury concerns looming, including Joe McCarthy's foot injury and Darcy Graham's knee injury. Owen Farrell, who has impressed with his leadership and tactical skill since joining as an injury replacement, is expected to be a strong contender for a bench spot in the Test, especially as Marcus Smith passed his head injury assessment but has a minor injury. The Lions aim to clinch their first series win in 12 years and are considering whether to make changes to the lineup to maintain momentum and address their second-half vulnerabilities from the first Test. Farrell's decisions on the squad will be finalized shortly, with a focus on fielding the best team for a challenging match at the MCG in front of over 90,000 fans.